{"id":117690,"date":"2026-02-19T03:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T03:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/117690\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T03:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T03:15:15","slug":"gov-shapiro-secures-1-billion-investment-from-jj-to-build-new-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/117690\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov Shapiro Secures $1 Billion Investment from J&J to Build New Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring House, PA \u2013 Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the Commonwealth has secured over $1 billion in private-sector investment from global health care company Johnson & Johnson<\/a> to build a next generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County. Supported by a $41.5 million state investment, this expansion project will create more than 500 new jobs over the next twelve years and continue growing Pennsylvania\u2019s robust life sciences industry. The project also helps retain 5,885 full-time jobs statewide.<\/p>\n

Johnson & Johnson is constructing this state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility in Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. The facility will be operated by its subsidiary Janssen Biotech and will directly support the production of medicines for cancer, immune-mediated, and neurological diseases.<\/p>\n

\u201cPennsylvania is a powerhouse for innovation and manufacturing in the life sciences,\u201d said Governor Shapiro. \u201cJust a few years ago we weren\u2019t even on the field – but today we\u2019re competing and winning. We\u2019ve done it by creating the first economic development plan for Pennsylvania in 2 decades, and following through on it by cutting red tape, making strategic investments in key industries like the life sciences, and strengthening our workforce. That\u2019s why companies like Johnson & Johnson are choosing to double down on their investments here in our Commonwealth – because they know we\u2019ve got the strategy, the workforce, and the speed they need to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor 140 years, Johnson & Johnson has been a leading innovator in American healthcare, and we are honored to continue advancing that legacy in Pennsylvania,\u201d said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson. \u201cBy uniting scientific excellence with state-of-the-art manufacturing and strategic investment, and by working collaboratively with our communities, we are delivering for patients and creating significant opportunities for workers and families.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson & Johnson received a funding proposal from DCED for up to $12 million in tax credits through the Qualified Manufacturing Innovation and Reinvestment Deduction (QMIRD) program, up to $2 million in tax credits through the Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) program, a $15 million grant through the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program, and a $10 million Pennsylvania First grant.<\/p>\n

The state has also committed to providing a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) award of up to $2.5 million to a local community college and\/or technical school to help create a workforce development training program that would serve as a talent pipeline for the company in Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe value Johnson & Johnson\u2019s long-time partnership here in Pennsylvania, and its decision to reinvest in Montgomery County is another huge win for the Commonwealth \u2013 further expanding our life science ecosystem, while also producing life-saving medications for people undergoing cancer treatment,\u201d said Secretary Siger. \u201cThis announcement also sends a clear message that Pennsylvania is competing \u2014 and winning \u2014 when it comes to attracting world-class life sciences companies, growing high-quality jobs, and driving long-term economic growth across the Commonwealth. We will continue to support projects like this by making investments that keep our economic momentum going and spur our innovation economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson & Johnson, a global health care company, is focused on innovative medicine and medtech solutions, guided by its purpose to profoundly impact health for humanity. The company generates an estimated $10\u202fbillion in annual economic impact across Pennsylvania. With ten facilities spanning more than 2\u202fmillion square feet for manufacturing, research, distribution, and office operations, the company holds one of the largest statewide footprints in the health care industry.<\/p>\n

Johnson & Johnson is also receiving assistance through Pennsylvania\u2019s Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO) on the project via the PA Permit Fast Track Program.<\/p>\n

In November 2024, the Governor signed Executive Order 2024-04<\/a>, creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to streamline the Commonwealth\u2019s permitting process for key economic development and infrastructure projects, increase transparency, and accelerate timelines to ensure state government delivers results quickly and efficiently. Through OTO, the program helps develop, manage, and coordinate permitting for complex and impactful economic development and infrastructure projects across government agencies and private partners to get project sponsors answers in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

Johnson & Johnson is also receiving support through PA SITES, developed by Governor Shapiro after soliciting feedback from national site selectors who help companies decide where to relocate and grow. Governor Shapiro worked across the aisle to secure $500 million for site development in his 2024-25 bipartisan budget, including $400 million for PA SITES. As a result of the program\u2019s early success and the Governor\u2019s economic development strategy, Pennsylvania was ranked the top state in the Northeast for Regional Economic Competitiveness by Site Selection Magazine.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania\u2019s life sciences sector is a national powerhouse, employing over 100,000 people across nearly 3,100 companies and world-renowned research institutions. Over the past five years, Pennsylvania researchers and companies have secured over 10,700 new life sciences patents \u2014 the fourth-highest total in the country<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s announcement is another example of how the Shapiro Administration is focused on supporting Pennsylvania\u2019s biotech ecosystem. Life sciences companies like Eli Lilly<\/a>, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories<\/a>, B. Braun<\/a>, and GSK<\/a> have announced expansions in Pennsylvania, bringing new jobs and R&D investments into the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

This project was coordinated by Governor Shapiro\u2019s BusinessPA<\/a> team, an experienced group of economic development professionals dedicated to helping businesses succeed in Pennsylvania through tailored guidance, strategic partnerships, and financial resources. Whether based in the Commonwealth, another state, or across the globe, the team moves at the speed of business to set up companies for long-term growth and success here in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania\u2019s Business Climate and Growing Economy is Getting National Recognition<\/p>\n

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made Pennsylvania more competitive \u2014 cutting red tape, streamlining permitting and licensing, and attracting over $40.4 billion in private-sector investment that has created more than 22,424 good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth. That includes the largest private-sector investment in Pennsylvania history \u2014 Amazon\u2019s initial $20 billion investment to build new AI and cloud computing campuses, creating thousands of high-tech and construction jobs.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy, according to a report<\/a> from Axios based on analysis done by Moody\u2019s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi. This latest recognition builds on growing evidence that Pennsylvania\u2019s economy is strong, competitive, and on the rise.Recently, Area Development ranked<\/a> Pennsylvania among the top 20 \u201cBest States for Business\u201d \u2014 the only Northeastern state to make the list \u2014 and placed the Commonwealth in the top 10 for \u201cSite Readiness Programs.\u201dSite Selection Magazine has named Pennsylvania one of the top business climates in the nation. The Commonwealth is 11th in the 2025 Business Climate Rankings<\/a>, up seven spots from last year.New data<\/a> from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in the nation<\/a> <\/a>for five-year new business survival, underscoring the strength and resilience of the Commonwealth\u2019s economy under Governor Shapiro\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

Governor Shapiro\u2019s\u202f2026-27 budget proposal<\/a> builds on that momentum by investing in long-term economic growth and ensuring communities across the Commonwealth can compete and win. This budget increases funding for innovation in the areas of opportunity laid out in Pennsylvania\u2019s economic development strategy \u2013 including life sciences, robotics and technology, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture.<\/p>\n

The PA First Program, which connects businesses with trained workers and supports job retention and capital investments, will receive an additional $10 million for a total of $38 million in this budget.Innovate in PA 2.0: Back in 2013 under a Republican Governor, Pennsylvania launched the Innovation fund. Building off of that legacy, this budget creates the Innovate in PA 2.0 program to deploy nearly $100 million into the state\u2019s innovation economy. Innovate in PA 2.0 would provide capital for promising startups \u2013 following in the footsteps of companies like Gecko Robotics in Pittsburgh or Gilson Snow in Selinsgrove \u2013 fund clinical trials for the life sciences, and develop a workforce and education pipeline to help these companies succeed.Ag Innovation Grant Program: Pennsylvania agriculture supports over 48,800 farms, nearly 600,000 jobs, and contributes $132.5 billion annually to our economy. Governor Shapiro understands that economic success is dependent on our rural communities and farmlands \u2013 that\u2019s why Pennsylvania has leaned into the innovation found on our farms and has put real capital behind our farmers. The 2026-27 budget includes a $9 million increase \u2013 a total of $19 million \u2013 for the first-in-the-nation Agricultural Innovation program.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the Shapiro Administration\u2019s efforts<\/a> to support Pennsylvania\u2019s workers and businesses and spur the economy, and discover how the Administration is creating economic opportunity<\/a> to build a stronger, more competitive economy for all Pennsylvanians.<\/p>\n

Watch the Governor\u2019s full budget address to a joint session of the House and Senate here<\/a> and read the Governor\u2019s full remarks as prepared for delivery here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read the Governor\u2019s 2026-27 proposed budget in brief here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spring House, PA \u2013 Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Secretary…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47278,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[28,30,29],"class_list":{"0":"post-117690","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-pennsylvania","8":"tag-pennsylvania","9":"tag-pennsylvania-headlines","10":"tag-pennsylvania-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117690"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117690\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}